22 September 2022
Important Broneirion Announcement
We’re very sorry to say that we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close Broneirion, our Training and Activity Centre.
The Board of Trustees have decided that the financial burden on Girlguiding Cymru of owning,
maintaining, and supporting Broneirion, which has been unsustainable for many years have had no alternative than to make the decision to market Broneirion for sale.
Low numbers of members using the facility, decline in membership numbers, the impact of Covid-19, and ever-increasing financial costs, means it is no longer viable for us to continue operating Broneirion. Also, with Broneirion being Grade 2 listed it no longer fits the purpose to change for today’s girl.
We want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our volunteers, Friends and staff who have made Broneirion a home and place of adventure and provided ever-lasting memories for many girls and young people over the years.
We understand that this may not be the outcome that everyone wanted and will be a significant loss to Girlguiding Cymru and we know many will be upset by this news.
Girlguiding Cymru’s main priority remains our members. The decision to close Broneirion, although difficult, will ensure the time and money currently subsidising the centre will be invested into improving the experience of our members and we’re committed to ensuring that girls and young women can keep having adventures and benefit from all that the outdoors has to offer.
Bev Martin, Chief Commissioner on behalf of Girlguiding Cymru Board of Trustees.
Questions & Answers
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Broneirion will be marketed for sale in October 2022 and bookings up to 31st December 2022 are currently being honoured.
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Broneirion/Girlguiding Cymru will be in contact with existing bookings to organise a refund which will be addressed in chronological order, currently beyond 31st December 2022 so please bear with us.
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We will be producing an updated list of venues available within Guiding counties including places recommended by members that are owned by other groups and organisations. This will be cascaded via counties when completed.
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Girlguiding Cymru’s headquarters and Offices are currently based at Broneirion, once sold, this will be a decision for the Board of Trustees in the future, with Girlguiding Cymru offices moving into temporary accommodation initially.
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Proceeds from the sale will be used to provide events and activities for the wider membership, legacy funds will be created and investments will be made to secure the future of Girlguiding Cymru.
Our members will be included in the consultation regarding the proceeds of the sale. Decisions will be well considered and communicated. -
Please contact Girlguiding Cymru here
Following the sale of the Broneirion Estate (House, Campsite, Brownie House and Lodge), how would you like to see this money used to generate a legacy for
the members of Girlguiding Cymru, both present and future generations?
Please complete the survey below to provide your feedback.
This has been cascaded through county channels, so you may have already been asked this question.